Region

About the Palm Beach-Treasure Coast Region

When it comes to retirement and investing, Palm Beach may be something you want to put into your
portfolio. Palm Beach known as the popular travel destination for the rich and famous can now be for you.
Here is a preview of highlights it has to offer.

History of the Area

A hundred years ago Henry Flagler the Standard Oil giant and Addison Mizner an architect known for
Mediterranean styles, saw Palm Beach as a vacation center for the affluent; and since then Palm Beach
certainly has attracted money and influence. Prestigious homes of celebrities and multi millionaires such as
the Kennedy's, Donald Trump, and Perry Como dot the island.

Palm Beach, is one the gems in Florida's Treasure Coast, stretching from Stuart, Florida in the south to
Vero Beach in the north. The Treasure Coast covers three counties Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River
County. Larger Cities in the area are Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lake Worth,
Pahokee, Riviera Beach, and West Palm Beach. The area is also filled with many smaller cities and
communities such as: Briny Breezes, Cloud Lake, Glen Ridge, Golf, Golfview, Greenacres Gulf Stream,
Haverhill, Highland Beach, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Lake Clarke Shores Lake
Park, Lantana, Manalapan, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach
Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Palm Springs, Royal Palm Beach South Bay South Palm beach, and Tequesta. The
"Treasure Coast" is in reference to17th and18th century treasures lost off the coast of Florida
from a Spanish Fleet believed to have shipwreck along the east coast of Florida. Rich in both treasures and
affluent people the Palm Beach area is one of the world's premier destinations. It advertises itself as
offering the "Best of Everything."

Local Attractions

The Palm Beach area boasts of over 200 hotels accommodating anyone's budget. The choice location of the
nearby Palm Beach International Airport and ground transportation makes it easy access to Florida's
turnpike, I-95 and U.S.highway1 making getting to places easier. Most people can go to the beach, golf, or
take a boat ride at places less than fifteen minutes away. Local cruise ports Palm Beach, Miami, Fort
Lauderdale, and Port Canaveral are also a big plus for those seeking mini-vacations; all are less than two
hours away.

Upscale shopping centers such as Gardens of Palm Beaches and Town Center in Boca Raton exude excellence
for the most die-hard of shoppers. World-famous Worth Avenue in Palm Beach is not to be missed either.
Delray Beach has become a hot destination spot, too, for both boutique shopping as well as fabulous dining
spots. Fine restaurants are located through out the area, like long time favorites along with opening new
ones will keep any cuisine connoisseur busy. The area prevails in cultural opportunities as well, featuring
both the Kravis Center and the Eissey Campus Performing Arts Center, presenting drama and musical events.

An Ideal Place to Live, Work or Retire

Choosing northern Palm Beach County as the ideal place to live, work, or retire is easy, because it offers
both residents and visitors alike a wholesome quality lifestyle. The small town ambience includes an
unspoiled environment that most, only dream of. Palm Beach's relaxed way of life has a calming effect on its
residents and a healing energy for those who vacation here.

Healthcare

Palm Beach's healthcare is one of the best in the nation, with a greater emphasis on prevention, fitness,
and risk reduction the key to wellness and better health. Local health care providers make these services
available through community involvement and public awareness. Medical centers in the North Palm Beach and
Indian River Counties are equipped with state of the art medical equipment and treatment plans from skin
care to diagnostic services. As part of the progressive direction in health care, specialized services are
offered at clinics, institutions and hospitals throughout the Treasure Coast communities. Quality of life is
very important as stress becomes greater in our day-to-day living. People choosing to live on the Treasure
Coast believe they have found an antidote for this disease called stress.

Outdoor Attractions

The warm and breezy climate of Palm Beach area is perfect for just about every recreational activity
imagined. People can enjoy the outdoors all year long. There are 47 miles of pristine beaches, golf courses,
yachting clubs, horseback riding, polo, croquet, tennis, and rollerblading. There are numerous opportunities
to enjoy the Treasure Coast's beautiful nature. The area offers boaters vast waterways. Golfers love the
great selection of gorgeous golf courses that surround the Treasure Coast community. An ideal place to work,
retire and vacation, imagine Palm Beach as home sweet home. Palm Beach includes, luxury waterfront
condominiums and upscale-gated golf courses and yacht club communities that tempt visitors who are looking
for a place to spend the good life.

Beaches are the integral part of the Treasure Coast's lifestyle. Ocean-side experiences so spectacular
words cannot describe. People enjoy leisurely walks searching for seashells, while anglers cast their lines
from the shore occasionally sharing the excitement of a memorable catch. One can curl up in their beach
chair, with their favorite reading material and enjoy the warmth of the sun while listening to the
background noise of the splashing Atlantic waters, enticing beach lovers as time stands still. The most
beautiful sand beaches in the world are found along the Treasure Coast's barrier islands. Geologists define
them as elongated sand islands, having dunes, separated from the mainland by a salt marsh or lagoon and
separated from each other by inlets. Although naturally they run parallel to the coast and are a buffer from
the ocean surf, a glimpse of paradise is offered to the public eye by these stunning places of natural
wonder. Those that call them home have yielded to their charm, while vacationers temporarily experience
them.

Senior Services in the Palm Beach-Treasure Coast Region

The area of Palm Beach-Treasure Coast offers an array of senior support services and programs that rivals
those found anywhere else in the country. As in any region of the county, the price for services and senior
housing also range due to location. The entire region has a wide range of prices for senior housing, home
health care, and other senior support services. Some communities do cost substantially more for senior
housing. However, due to the number of seniors in the area there are many local agencies and programs
specifically geared toward the elderly.